Maison Francis Kurkdjian has launched Oud, a new oriental fragrance…
Bianca Jagger in a little party dress
I had in my mind Bianca Jagger in a little party dress with a glass of scotch and whiskey laying on the leather sofa bed.
— Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian on the inspiration for Absolue Pour Le Soir, from an interview at Notable Scents.
His perfume does not smell ick
His perfume does not smell ick. It is an olfactory work of art and is on my wish list, where it will remain for all eternity, a 1 percent solution to the inequities in this world. Only 20 people will ever own it, but there is hope: a refill at $2,200.
— On Francis Kurkdjian's limited edition Extrait de Parfum. Read more at Samurai Shopper | The 1% Solution at The New York Times.
In my mind, everything is open
Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian answers questions about his perfume line, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, and how he has learned from other perfumers. About 5 minutes.
Easy to understand
I had an intuition that it would change something within the fragrance market, or maybe something in my career. This scent sums up what I think about femininity. It’s beautiful, approachable and easy to understand.
— Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian talks about the new Elie Saab Le Parfum. Read more at Elie Saab’s elegant new fragrance at the LA Times.